SCO & BRICS latest news and insights
By Rhod Mackenzie
The year 2023 saw the world become divided into two camps: the so called collective West, led by the United States, and an informal alliance of China, Russia, and other countries that have formed an alternative to the Western world order. The clash between these opposing models o...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to a study cited by RIA Novosti, one-third of UN member countries have opted for de-dollarization and are developing their own national means of payment.
The analysis reviewed statements made by officials from all 193 UN countries in international and Russian media....
By Rhod Mackenzie
Russia and China are strengthening their partnership. They have already reached the $200 billion trade mark ahead of schedule, and the share of the dollar in transactions is steadily declining. In politics, Beijing is not only promoting the multipolarity agenda with Moscow, but h...
By Rhod Mackenzie
According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mehdi Safari, BRICS will have a significant impact on energy, new technologies, and aerospace.
The main challenges are energy production, transportation, and consumption. Safari stated that BRICS is addressing...
By Rhod Mackenzie
In November 2023, Russian LNG exports to Europe reached a record high of 1.75 million tons. Although slightly lower than the annual maximum level, the figure remained at a high level of 2.914 million tons in the last autumn month. Furthermore, Russia has regained its position as...
By Rhod Mackenzie
The year 2024 will be a significant milestone for the development of BRICS. The alliance has invited several new countries. Moscow will have to help the newcomers understand the advantages of the alternative G7 international format. Russia will hold its chairmanship in the organi...
